mark bailey
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RE: Guitar Case

Hey Russ - This won't help you but... I famously made a guitar case when I was at school because they wouldn't let me make a guitar...said it was 'too...

5 years ago
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RE: Hello

Hey Appo - Glad you found us! Making a living in this game is not easy, but I'm living proof it can be done if you are determined enough. The best adv...

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Answer to: Neck to body joint question

Thanks for that info James! Alas, I'm a lowly PC user ... That headstock does look familiar? Nice!

5 years ago
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Answer to: Neck to body joint question

That is an AWESOME drawing James (is it? Yes!) I would probaly use a dovetail like on my archtops...but a simple Set Neck could work I think...

5 years ago
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Answer to: Working out the balance of a guitar

Some guitars are inherently neck heavy but there are some things you can do: The simplest way to make it balance is to make the top horn roughly lev...

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RE: Readers Tools.....

They look beautiful - A match made in heaven! Let us know how you get on with them - THANKS for supporting us!!

5 years ago
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RE: ?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?

Q: What do you call someone who hangs round with musicians? A: A drummer ouch... sorry drummers...only joking...(you have to explain it to them)

5 years ago
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RE: ?Luthier Jokes and Funny Stories?

Woop!! Banjo jokes! Now let the flood gates open.... Q: What do you do if you see a banjo player drowning? A: Throw him his banjo

5 years ago
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RE: Now is the time...

Cheers Kev - Best of luck to ya - if you have any Q's- just ask!

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RE: Whoopsie

Another option might be to cut off a section of the body and glue a new piece on - if you have an offcut from the body blank it might work...

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RE: Whoopsie

That's bad luck...fingers crossed for the repair. At least you have option 1 as a fall back - and if all else fails

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RE: Readers Tools.....

@david-johnson09 I hope it is screwed to the wall? - solid!

5 years ago
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RE: First guitar

@norman Yes PVA can stain the wood...I'm not sure why this happens. We use a different glue for laminations...I will check the details and add it here...

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RE: The Phoenix

@frocesterbill WOW Bill!! I agree with Deej about the truss rod cover - looks ACE...Outstanding work - how is the action?

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RE: Aloha from Hawaii

Cheers Clinton - very much appreciated! Glad you are enjoying the live streams - you might find guitar making easier than Ukes just because they are b...

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